The Water Cycle

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where water changes from a liquid to a gas, usually due to heat.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is accumulation in the water cycle?

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Accumulation refers to the collection of water in bodies like rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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Name two forms of precipitation.

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Rain and snow are two forms of precipitation.

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Does the water cycle have a beginning and an end?

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No, the water cycle is a continuous process without a specific beginning or end.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process where plants release water vapor into the air from their leaves.

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What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

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Clouds are formed by condensation and are essential for precipitation to occur.

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What happens during the process of freezing?

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Freezing is when water changes from a liquid to a solid, like when water turns into ice.